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Catherine O.

Star Sitter

Athens, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
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Services

Catherine can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Catherine can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I currently have full availability outside of school drop-off in the mornings and flexible pick-ups in the afternoon. I spend my free time caring for my own animals and attending online classes and seminars!

Available
Not available
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About Catherine O.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a knack for social cues and when and how to approach. Discipline is and will always be reinforcement based. I have experience with reactive dogs and understand any dog can be reactive in the right setting, so meet and greets are a must! Our personal working dogs are not within the home's boundaries and remain with their flock at all times.

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has cats
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Catherine O. would like to know about your pet

Please provide a detailed expectation of care you would like me to provide, especially including any medications and special needs and how they need to be administered along with your pets typical temperament.

A typical day

I like to give a little extra time to socialize with your pet during visits so any recurring visits, they will remember it being a pleasant encounter.

Location

Athens, MI

Catherine O.'s Neighborhood

Catherine O. has Star Sitter status

The Star Sitter program highlights responsive sitters who deliver highly rated care and have a history of listing accurate availability and preferences, making it easier for pet parents to find the best care for their pets.

Bark & Barn, Athens

Pet care experience

I am working on some pretty amazing updates. Additional outdoor yards are in the works, as well as a perimeter fence around the home property! I have also added Tracki to my collars. Tracki runs on global GPS (satellite feedback) and not cellular feedback, giving that extra security for your pups with no interruption in tracking! Bark & Barn is a privately insured in-home kennel that provides overnight and day boarding options as well as drop-in visits/walks for all pets, exotic included. I also provide optional training for dogs. I have five years of experience as a veterinary assistant in a high volume multi-species setting. With this, I have gained the knowledge, training, and experience in animal behavior as well as proper technique in safe animal hold, administering all forms of medication, administering emergency fluids, and animal CPR. Your pups will have access to multiple sections of my home, a fenced play yard, and walks over 120 acres of farm fields and streamed woods! I offer basic puppy training during board and day stays, including potty and crate training. I will gladly accept shark puppies, understanding completely how difficult these pups can be for many caretakers who are not experienced in their breed characteristics. I've worked with and owned dogs for over 17 years. I have a preference for high energy/high drive dogs, though I love all of them just the same. I am a farm mom of school aged children, work remotely, a full-time online student at KCC while my kids sleep, and have plenty of time to devote to your pets. I will follow strict biosecurity and safety measures. I am by no means a "doggy playcare". For their and my safety, I do not allow guest pups to interact together. I have sectioned off portions of my home and large basement for roam, and utilize sanitized in-home kennels for overnight and unattended times as well as movement of guests (inside, outside, walks, etc).

Cat care experience

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Cats are their own personality

Catherine also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Michael D.
Boarding • Jul 03, 2026
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Catherine took in our Coco last minute and did a phenomenal job. Would definitely recommend and use her again!

Sara F.
Boarding • Jun 18, 2026
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Great communication, including photos of my happy dog playing with the family’s kids. Had no issue giving her refrigerated food. Thank you for taking my anxious pup on short notice and making her so comfortable!

Allecia E.
Boarding • Apr 07, 2026
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Great 1st experience for my Teddy and I. I’m so pleased with the care my boy received! This was our first time actually hiring a dog sitter and it was flawless, such a wonderful experience with Catherine. From beginning to end, she made everything so easy and comforting for my dog and I!

Paula A.
Boarding • Oct 28, 2025
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Buddy loves going to Catherine's! Catherine communicates great with us and takes great care of our senior beagle.

About Catherine O.

Communication

6 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
70% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

20 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I have a knack for social cues and when and how to approach. Discipline is and will always be reinforcement based. I have experience with reactive dogs and understand any dog can be reactive in the right setting, so meet and greets are a must! Our personal working dogs are not within the home's boundaries and remain with their flock at all times.

Home

Lives on a farm/ranch
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has cats
Children 0-5 years old
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Catherine O. would like to know about your pet

Please provide a detailed expectation of care you would like me to provide, especially including any medications and special needs and how they need to be administered along with your pets typical temperament.

A typical day

I like to give a little extra time to socialize with your pet during visits so any recurring visits, they will remember it being a pleasant encounter.

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Catherine O.

Star Sitter

Athens, MI

5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews